The adopted middle child of SA

Do we belong everywhere or nowhere?

Recent controversial statements in the media by celebrities and politicians have caused a stir in the coloured community. Always the middle child of South Africa, we've been silent and accepted every hand we've been given. We are pretty much the adopted middle child of this country. We belong everywhere, yet nowhere.

The term "coloured" refers to an ethnic group of mixed race people with roots all over the world. This group often possess substantial history from Europe, Indonesia, Madagascar, Malaya, Mozambique, Mauritius, Saint Helena and Southern Africa. Genetic studies have proven that we have the highest levels of mixed ancestry in the world!

This should be something that coloured people should be proud of, yet we remain confused about where in the world we fit in. I believe that we represent the worlds potential, and deserve respect and recognition like every other race and culture.

We do have a culture, even though many other cultures don't believe this. The only place our generation know as home, is South Africa. Some of my ancestors may not have originated from this part of the world, but shouldn't the world be home?
We are a unique group. South Africa wouldn't be the same without us and its by time that the whole country realises this.

Yes Mr. Jimmy Manyi, Cape Town is overflowing with coloured people and we aren't going anywhere.